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LJ51 EOO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,514 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,455 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,369 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 81,609 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,597 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 4,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,641 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 25,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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LJ51 EOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 EOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ51 EOO registered?

LJ51 EOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LJ51 EOO safe to buy?

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